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University High

Summary:

University High is a public high school located in Roswell, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Roswell school district, which is ranked 69 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, University High has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico high schools, with its highest ranking being 145 out of 177 schools in the 2021-2022 school year.

University High's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 19% of students were proficient or better in science, compared to 36% in Roswell and the state. In English Language Arts, only 14% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 33% in Roswell and 34% statewide. The school also has consistently low graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 62.1% in 2022-2023, compared to 76.7% for the Roswell district.

University High's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 132 out of 159 New Mexico high schools for male students and 151 out of 155 for white students. For low socioeconomic status students, University High ranked 136 out of 154 high schools in the state. The school's proximity to the high-performing Early College High School, which is ranked 20 out of 190 New Mexico high schools, further emphasizes the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes at University High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 25 Martin Street
       Roswell, NM  88203

(575) 627-2750

District: Roswell

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,268 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.1%
White:
19.6%
American Indian:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details University High ranks worse than 90.5% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at University High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details University High has the smallest high school student body size in the Roswell School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.1%), White (19.6%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Roswell School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University High is 14, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Roswell School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University High is $13,268, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Roswell School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University High:

SchoolDigger ranks University High 172nd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See University High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Roswell:

SchoolDigger ranks Roswell 69th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University High

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Rank History for all students at University High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 7.26 123rd 129 4.7%
2006 6.82 129th 134 3.7%
2007 21.88 122nd 150 18.7%
2008 11.09 133rd 146 8.9%
2009 9.84 140th 151 7.3%
2010 19.28 128th 154 16.9%
2011 5.48 152nd 157 3.2%
2012 8.61 156th 163 4.3%
2013 8.86 163rd 177 7.9%
2014 10.13 187th 198 5.6%
2015 21.32 158th 193 18.1%
2016 17.18 171st 185 7.6%
2017 10.61 150th 158 5.1%
2018 8.46 178th 182 2.2%
2019 10.13 171st 181 5.5%
2022 15.47 145th 177 18.1%
2024 14.95 172nd 190 9.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.99 160th 164 2.4%
2019 10.51 153rd 161 5.0%
2022 18.27 121st 154 21.4%
2024 16.06 136th 154 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at University High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.14 132nd 159 17.0%
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Rank History for White students at University High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.08 151st 155 2.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for University High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 93 2 0 165 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1991 108 17 0 223 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1992 117 7 0 178 2 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 116 9 0 202 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 124 14 1 225 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1995 92 6 0 201 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 92 6 0 201 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1997 102 4 0 171 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 110 8 1 163 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1999 89 6 3 186 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 85 8 1 165 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 85 6 1 157 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 75 4 1 165 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2003 75 4 1 165 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2004 65 9 0 145 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2005 50 5 0 135 2 n/a n/a 0 192
2006 51 5 0 137 2 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 39 7 0 136 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 44 6 2 134 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2009 52 9 3 151 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 57 8 2 159 1 0 0 0 227
2011 67 7 0 152 0 0 0 0 226
2012 37 5 0 136 2 0 0 0 180
2013 43 1 0 99 4 0 0 0 147
2014 52 2 0 95 0 0 0 0 149
2015 49 2 0 121 0 0 0 0 172
2016 37 2 0 112 1 0 0 0 152
2017 37 2 0 87 0 0 0 0 126
2018 26 2 0 103 1 0 0 0 132
2019 49 3 0 91 1 0 0 0 144
2020 29 4 0 98 0 0 0 0 131
2021 23 2 0 76 0 1 0 0 102
2022 52 2 0 152 0 0 0 0 206
2023 39 6 0 120 1 1 0 0 167
2024 29 0 0 117 2 0 0 0 148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 260 13.0 20.0 n/a
1991 348 14.0 24.8 n/a
1992 304 14.0 21.7 n/a
1993 327 17.0 19.2 n/a
1994 364 18.5 19.7 n/a
1995 301 14.0 21.5 n/a
1996 301 14.0 21.5 n/a
1997 279 13.0 21.5 n/a
1998 283 14.0 20.2 n/a
1999 286 15.0 19.1 35.7
2000 260 13.3 19.5 37.3
2001 251 16.5 15.2 58.2
2002 246 14.5 17.0 40.2
2003 246 14.5 17.0 40.2
2004 219 11.0 19.9 47.5
2005 192 12.0 16.0 90.6
2006 195 11.0 17.7 69.7
2007 183 8.0 22.9 43.2
2008 186 10.0 18.6 68.8
2009 216 10.0 21.6 1.4
2010 227 9.2 24.5 63.4
2011 226 10.2 22.0 71.7
2012 180 11.0 16.3 76.7
2013 147 12.0 12.2 87.8
2014 149 10.1 14.7 82.6
2015 172 15.0 11.4 63.4
2016 152 8.0 19.0 100
2017 126 9.3 13.4 100
2018 132 10.0 13.1 100
2019 144 8.2 17.5 100
2020 131 7.0 18.7 100
2021 102 8.0 12.7 100
2022 206 8.0 25.7 100
2023 167 9.7 17.2 100
2024 148 10.5 14.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 260 13.0 20.0 n/a
1991 348 14.0 24.8 n/a
1992 304 14.0 21.7 n/a
1993 327 17.0 19.2 n/a
1994 364 18.5 19.7 n/a
1995 301 14.0 21.5 n/a
1996 301 14.0 21.5 n/a
1997 279 13.0 21.5 n/a
1998 283 14.0 20.2 n/a
1999 286 15.0 19.1 35.7
2000 260 13.3 19.5 37.3
2001 251 16.5 15.2 58.2
2002 246 14.5 17.0 40.2
2003 246 14.5 17.0 40.2
2004 219 11.0 19.9 47.5
2005 192 12.0 16.0 90.6
2006 195 11.0 17.7 69.7
2007 183 8.0 22.9 43.2
2008 186 10.0 18.6 68.8
2009 216 10.0 21.6 1.4
2010 227 9.2 24.5 63.4
2011 226 10.2 22.0 71.7
2012 180 11.0 16.3 76.7
2013 147 12.0 12.2 87.8
2014 149 10.1 14.7 82.6
2015 172 15.0 11.4 63.4
2016 152 8.0 19.0 100
2017 126 9.3 13.4 100
2018 132 10.0 13.1 100
2019 144 8.2 17.5 100
2020 131 7.0 18.7 100
2021 102 8.0 12.7 100
2022 206 8.0 25.7 100
2023 167 9.7 17.2 100
2024 148 10.5 14.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,268

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 181 High schoolsRanks 145th of 177 High schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (University High)149.1
 4.9%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)2832
 4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (University High)726
 19%
   11th Grade Science (Roswell)2436.5
 12.5%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students144167
 16%
African American36
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic91120
 31.9%
Pacific Islander01
White4939
 20.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about University High

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended University High.

University High ranks in the bottom 9.5% of New Mexico high schools.

Students at University High are 79% Hispanic, 20% White, 1% American Indian.


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